LAS VEGAS, Nevada?The last time Manny Pacquiao fought South African Lehlo Ledwaba here in June 2001, the sports book display at the ground floor of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino didn?t even bother to put up a betting line. That fight was of little significance as far as bettors were concerned that oddsmakers thought Pacquiao would freeze at the mere sight of his African foe.
That was three years ago.
For his world featherweight clash on Saturday night with the magnificent Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao has been installed a favorite. He is at ?165, while Marquez is +145.
According to the fellow who mans the sports book, a bettor needs to place $165 in favor of Pacquiao to get $100, while a $100 bet for Marquez would result in a $145 payoff.
